Meri Khnkoyan
College admissions consultant for immigrant families in California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | California, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | College Who Consulting |
Meri Khnkoyan is an independent college admissions consultant who helps students and parents through the U.S. application process. She founded College Who Consulting and focuses on immigrant families who are new to the system. She went through the process herself without family guidance. She takes only a few families a year and personally reads every application. Her students earned 82 offers across 45 schools in the 2025-2026 cycle.
What Meri helps with
Meri helps students and parents who do not know how American college admissions works. She supports families from middle school through senior year applications.
- Building executive function skills in middle school
- Finding a best-fit high school
- Completing the Common App
- Writing college essays
- Working through every application portal
- Applying to transfer and graduate programs
- Seeking scholarships and merit aid
- Rebuilding an application after poor advice
Who Meri works with
Meri works with immigrant families whose children are applying to college and whose parents have not been through the U.S. system. Her clients include middle school, high school, transfer, and graduate applicants. She takes only a few families each year.
How Meri works
Services are organized by grade level, because a 7th grader needs different help than a 12th grader. The team has a set curriculum, but it adjusts to each student and moves at the student's pace. Specialists personally read every application and work directly with every student. Senior year work covers every essay, portal, and application.
Background and qualifications
Meri Khnkoyan founded and leads College Who Consulting. She had top grades, activities, and awards as a student, yet went through the admissions process without help because no one in her family had done it before. That experience led her to build a practice for families in the same position. She is a member of HECA and works as an independent college consultant in California.
Meri Khnkoyan pricing
Programs and services
- Free 30-minute consultation
- Middle school foundations for 7th and 8th grade
- Senior year application guidance
- Grade-by-grade admissions support
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The CoachVouch take
Meri built her practice around her own experience as a qualified student who navigated admissions without family guidance.
Best for immigrant families who are new to the U.S. college system and want hands-on help from specialists.
Common questions
How much does Meri Khnkoyan charge?
Coaching with Meri runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Meri Khnkoyan help with?
Meri Khnkoyan helps with building executive function skills in middle school, finding a best-fit high school, completing the Common App and writing college essays.
Is Meri Khnkoyan certified?
Meri Khnkoyan lists: HECA member.
Does Meri Khnkoyan work with transfer and graduate applicants?
Yes. Her results include high school, transfer, and graduate applicants.
How many families does College Who Consulting take each year?
The practice takes only a few families a year so each student gets undivided attention.
How do I contact Meri Khnkoyan?
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